City businessman tells probe tribunal why he fell out with judge’s accuser

Businessman Mike Njeru testifies before a tribunal probing bribery allegations against suspended Supreme Court Judge Philip Tunoi. (PHOTO: JENIPHER WACHIE/ STANDARD)

Email communication on an alleged Sh200 million bribe paid to a judge strained nine-year friendship between the judge’s accuser and a businessman.

Nairobi businessman Mike Njeru and Geofrey Kiplagat fell out after Kiplagat sent an email containing the affidavit detailing how Supreme Court judge Phillip Tunoi allegedly received Sh200 million bribe.